Cosmos
Flowers
Beginner
Annual

Cosmos

Cosmos bipinnatus

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About Plant: Cosmos

Airy annual flower producing months of colorful blooms with very little care.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun
WaterLow
SoilAverage, well-drained (6.0–8.0)
Spacing12–18 inches
Height2–5 feet
Time to Harvest60-90
Planting Depth0.25 inch
Germination Time7–14 days

Expert Growing Tips

Avoid rich fertilizer, which creates leaves instead of flowers. Deadhead for continuous bloom.